US Bridges

CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 113 to CO RD 29 · Structure no. 008770

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 36
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationCO RD 113 to CO RD 29
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1674, -85.37969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (1993)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 36 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.